Nov 21 2009

PowerPoint Ninja Toolbox: Distribute Options

Get your ducks in an evenly distributed row (c) Shutterstock

Get your ducks in an evenly distributed row (c) Shutterstock

In my previous post, I covered the useful Align features within PowerPoint. Frequently, when I use these Align options to organize shapes and images, I also use the Distribute features at the same time.

When you’re placing objects on a PowerPoint slide, you may align them properly, but that doesn’t mean they are evenly spaced. Spacing out your objects evenly is just another simple action that can keep your slides looking clean and professional. PowerPoint ninjas have zero tolerance for sloppily placed objects in their business presentations. Continue reading “PowerPoint Ninja Toolbox: Distribute Options”

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Nov 10 2009

PowerPoint Ninja Toolbox: Align Options

Alignment is important in professional-looking presentations. (c) Shutterstock

It’s been a while since I added a “toolbox” article to my blog. In these articles, I cover some of the key features of PowerPoint such as the Format Painter or Drawing Guides that every PowerPoint apprentice or ninja should know about. These are the features that I use almost every time I create a PowerPoint presentation. Continue reading “PowerPoint Ninja Toolbox: Align Options”

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Aug 24 2009

Book Review: The Non-Designer’s Design Book

Non-Designer's Design Book

Don't judge a book by its cover -- even though it is a "design" book.

The Non-Designer’s Design Book (Third edition) by Robin Williams – not to be confused with the famous comedian by the same name – provides “design and typographic principles for the visual novice.” Although this book does not focus on PowerPoint presentations at all (mainly desktop publishing examples – business cards, brochures, newsletters, etc.), many of her design principles are transferable to the PowerPoint world. I became interested in reading this book when Garr Reynolds referenced her in his Presentation Zen book. Continue reading “Book Review: The Non-Designer’s Design Book”

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Oct 09 2008

PowerPoint Ninja Toolbox: Drawing Guides

Any aspiring PowerPoint ninja needs to be familiar with a subset of important features within PowerPoint. Through a series of PowerPoint Ninja “toolbox” articles, I will cover some of these key features. Whether you’re using PowerPoint 2003 or 2007, the Drawing Guide feature is very useful as you design new slides. Continue reading “PowerPoint Ninja Toolbox: Drawing Guides”

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